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T.Rex Oldies Album - Article April 22 1972

  • Writer: T.Rex
    T.Rex
  • Apr 22, 1972
  • 1 min read

Publication: Music Press Clipping Date: April 22, 1972

Country: United Kingdom Section / Pages: Album Announcement / Feature

Title: T. Rex Oldies Album – Fly Records Compilation


Overview

This May 1972 press clipping announces the release of “The Golden Hits of T. Rex”, issued by Fly Records. The compilation gathered the band’s early singles and classic tracks from the Fly label era, many appearing together for the first time on one LP.

The article highlights Mickey Finn’s contribution on all but one track, emphasizing his rhythmic presence throughout the band’s most iconic recordings. The release was accompanied by a Precision Tapes edition, available on cartridge and cassette two weeks later, marking one of the earliest multi‑format glam‑rock reissues.


Album Details — T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex


Label: Fly Records Release Date: May 5 1972 Format: LP Vinyl / Cassette / Cartridge Country: UK Genre: Glam Rock / Pop Rock

Track Highlights:


  • Ride A White Swan

  • Hot Love

  • Raw Ramp

  • King Of The Mountain Cometh

  • Summertime Blues

  • Woodland Rock

  • Get It On

  • Jeepster

  • Beltane Walk

  • Jewel

  • She Was Born To Be My Unicorn

  • Dove

  • Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart

  • By The Light Of A Magical Moon

Mickey Finn featured on all but one track – T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex, Fly Records release, May 5 1972.
Mickey Finn featured on all but one track – T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex, Fly Records release, May 5 1972.

Design Notes

The monochrome photograph of Mickey Finn captures the flamboyant, percussive energy of T. Rex’s live performances. The bold headline and compact column layout reflect the early‑’70s British music‑press aesthetic — direct, promotional, and visually dynamic.

Sources — T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex (May 5 1972 Feature)

  • Publication data sourced from UK music‑press archives (1972)

  • Release information from Fly Records catalogue listings

  • Historical context compiled from British music‑press references

Related Material — T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex (May 5 1972 Feature)

  • Associated Albums: Tanx (1973), The Slider (1972)

  • Related Press: NME – May 6 1972, Disc Magazine – May 4 1974

  • Additional formats and promotional material listed in the archive index

© Copyright Notice — T. Rex Golden Hits of T. Rex (May 5 1972 Feature)

All magazine artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This Chronicle entry is a transformative, non‑commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference. No ownership of the original material is claimed or implied.


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